MxToolBox vs PureRef

MxToolBox

Description: MxToolBox is a suite of network monitoring and troubleshooting tools for email, DNS, and other internet protocols. It offers over 30 tools to test, measure, and analyze infrastructure.

Type: software

PureRef

Description: PureRef is a free, lightweight application for Windows that helps artists and designers quickly view visual references without cluttering their workspace. It's useful for keeping photos, drawings, webpages, etc. easily accessible while working on graphics, illustrations, presentations, documents, and more.

Type: software

Pricing: Free

MxToolBox Features

• Email diagnostic tools
• DNS lookup and analysis
• Blacklist monitoring
• SMTP server testing
• SSL/TLS assessment
• Website monitoring
• Network diagnostic utilities

PureRef Features

• Tabbed interface to organize references
• Resizable panels
• Zoom and pan images
• Minimal UI
• Keyboard shortcuts
• Search references
• Fullscreen mode
• Portable app
• Dark mode

MxToolBox

• Not listed

PureRef

• Free